Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash which occurred in Somerton last December.
Investigators have been told an orange garbage truck was travelling north on Hume Highway about 7.45am on 9 December.
The truck was involved in a minor collision with a red sedan near Austrak Drive and then crashed into a pole.
Police have been told the pole then fell onto a silver Honda, which was travelling the opposite way on the Hume Highway.
Emergency services worked on the female driver of the Honda, a 21-year-old woman from Kalkallo, but she died at the scene.
At the time the male truck driver was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the red sedan received minor injuries.
The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or with footage.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
